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Melcah Van Oosten

Sugar Grove,IL

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide with proven expertise in patient care, personal hygiene assistance, and elder care, honed at Purple Spring Home Caregivers, Inc. Excelled in maintaining safe environments to reduce accidents, and enhancing patient independence through compassionate support. Skilled in blood glucose monitoring and building strong client relationships, demonstrating a commitment to improving client well-being.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Purple Spring Home Caregivers, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Personal Care Assistant

Department of Rehabilitation Services
11.2014 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Monitored blood sugar levels regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.

Student Nurse

UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
  • Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
  • Consistently provided emotional support for patients experiencing stress or anxiety related to their medical conditions or treatment plans.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation of patient information.

Student Nurse

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
  • Enhanced patient comfort and safety by adhering strictly to infection control protocols during clinical rotations.

Student Nurse

Oak Crest Retirement Community
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, and monitored responses.
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered medications via oral and ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.

Education

Associate of Science -

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
12.2020

Associate of Arts -

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
12.2020

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Elder Care
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring

Timeline

Student Nurse

UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
01.2024 - 10.2024

Home Health Aide

Purple Spring Home Caregivers, Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Student Nurse

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023

Student Nurse

Oak Crest Retirement Community
01.2023 - 05.2023

Personal Care Assistant

Department of Rehabilitation Services
11.2014 - Current

Associate of Science -

Waubonsee Community College

Associate of Arts -

Waubonsee Community College

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